Libby Smith

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Shea from our Calgary store says:

The Libby Smith fits very true to size.

Description

In 1889, Pioneer Libby Smith (age 16) was captured by a tribe of Native Americans and was forced into a tribal death-game called "the gauntlet." After surviving a near-fatal tomahawk to the head, Libby later became famous as an integral part of the "77" - a renegade vigilante group who helped protect the settlers of Montana. Using soft dusty leathers with faux-spats & buttons on a 2.5" Fellowship-hi heel and tunite Bellevue sole, this zipped calf-high boot is sure to get you through the Gauntlet in one piece. Keep pushing west and beyond your imagination.

REVIEWS (53)

Sizing

These are fantastic boots. I would like to caution those with a wider foot however. I ordered 1/2 a size up in this particular shoe family and the fit is great.

Love these boots!

Catherine - United States

I bought the grey and burgundy. I love them, and they fit true-to-size...but every time I put them on, I can't get the zipper up the last inch until I've been wearing them a while. I don't have huge calves: 14.5" at the widest. They are totally comfy and I love their steampunk style. I'm hoping that eventually they stretch just enough to zip all the way when I first put them on though.

Boo Hoo

Maria - City of Brotherly Love

I ordered these beauts from the website and they arrived. Well, all I can say is that they never should have left the store, lest the factory. Grey leathers were two different shades on one foot, blemished on the other, and the front seam was very obviously askew. Chalked up to a manufacturing defect that I maintain should never have escaped QC.

Store manager pledged to be very accommodating and these were returned. I have never had a bad encounter before, says the woman who has amassed 17 pair + accessories in just 5 years.

I will be in NYC this weekend so will pop in to the store to see if they have these...I REALLY want them as they are fun and fit great! But, there is something to be said about making purchases sight-unseen.

; (

Stunning boots!

Chris - St. Catharines

I brought my daughter into the Queen St location, with the intention of treating her for her birthday to a new pair of fluevogs. I spotted the burgundy -gray Libby Smith, and had to try them on. They fit my narrow foot quite perfectly. True to size. I love the non-skid sole and heel.
I suspect this colour will not last long, so scoop them up quick.
(I did buy dear daughter a pair of shoes too, but mom got a treat today!)

A gift from Santa Claus!

Irina - Russia Khabarovsk

I already had earlier 2 pairs: Libby Smith [Black] + Lover [Olive]
Now, I ordered two more pairs online:Babycake [Cherry & Black] +Libby Smith [Grey & Burgundy]
Consultants helped me to choose the size, and now I have everything right!
(The first two I bought at random and they were large to me)
Must take half a size larger than the US size.
But sending lost somewhere before the New Year. It took another two weeks and I thought I would never see them again. I asked Santa Claus: Please give me my favorite shoes! And the morning brought me the parcel: a miracle!
The most comfortable, most beautiful, fun and eye-popping!
Awesome John!
Thank you!
I'm your forever!

These make me smile but.......

Kay - NYC

These make me smile but.......that's no surprise. All the Fluevogs I own do that. Gorgeous fit. True to size. Always get compliments on these.

Buyer Beware

ElleB - Australia

Beautiful shoe BUT after the first light wear (ie walked around for a little bit then sat down most of evening), one of the blue buttons has already fallen off! Pretty #^%$ off about this. Have read that this has been a problem in the past but thought it would have been fixed by now.

Love - but have to return too

cindyfrommars

I agonized over these wonderful boots and finally splurged. But I have to send them back. They zip up, but are way to snug to be attractive. Just a smudge bigger in the calf and they'd be perfect. I'm so sad. I feel unworthy.

Sooo lovely, sooo dissapointed

Candace A. Carpenter - United States

I bought a pair of these and they are gorgeous, but they are going back. I ordered them online and though I saw a couple reviews that said they fit larger calves, they do not fit mine. Usually if I have a problem it's in the ankle, but these zipped up about half way and then nope. I'm particularly sad because it's very had to find a boot like this that has a low heel. I have a couple boots in a similar style but with a 3 to 4 inch heel it's hard to walk around all day.

- Sadnessville, Population: me.

Cute boots but disappointing.

Nat - Canada

I love the look of these boots. They are super cute and I was pretty excited when I first got them... That being said, however, within a month or so of wearing them 2-3 times a week, 3 of the pink buttons fell off and the heel on the right boot was completely worn down! I'm an elementary school teacher so yes, I am on my feet a lot, but still!! Considering the price of these boots, I was pretty disappointed! I've been looking for replacement parts on the website, however I am not sure which heel pads I need, and unfortunately, they don't seem to sell extra pink buttons. :-(

beware

bessie walker - New Hampshire

These boots are adorable and well-made but SO tight around the ankle. Very hard to move your foot around and the hope that they will eventually stretch out is wishful thinking. I am sending them back.

First, but not my last

Karmen - Calgary

I'd been hemming and hawing over these boots for some time, and finally made it into the Calgary store to try these beauties on. I was aware of their narrow reputation, but was pleased to find that they fit me well. I'm usually a 10, and found the 10.5 to be just perfect. They are a bit snug through the ankle, but the soft leather will give a bit, and they will be like a perfect custom fit! I wore them to work today, including a walk to and from the train, and they were comfy all day. No complaints at all. So glad I finally broke down and bought them!

perfect boots!

melissa - san diego

have been looking for ankle or mid-calf length boots that are suitable for the office but aren't just boring black. these fit the bill -- conservative enough for work but just a teeny little bit sassy. love the buttons and curved heel! works well with black leggings or tights in the winter, or even with dress slacks. am a US size 7, and these fit just right. :-)

Stylish & comfy!

Terra - Oregon

These GORGEOUS, extremely COMFY boots became my 8th pair of Fluevogs at the Portland store thanks to my birthday money. I am 5'9" and normally wear an 11 and the size 11 in these fit like a glove. Wore them all day at work with no problems whatsoever. I agree that they are a little more narrow than other Vogs so if you have slim/narrow feet they should be perfect. Also, the buttons are definitely plum/mauve colored, NOT red like in the picture. They add a nice post-modern flair to your wardrobe, and I guarantee you'll get noticed! These are my most comfortable Vogs so far and I love them @>-

Super Groovy

Dimi - Sydney, Australia

I was so excited to come into yr shop on my recent trip to New York. I heve a very narrow foot so most shoes are too wide but these little beauties are perfect I love them. Everyone back home also thinks they are very cool. Please open a store in Sydney.

So much character

Shawn Bird - Shuswap, BC

I have been looking for grey boots for 2 seasons. I stumbled upon the Libby Smiths, and grey had to wait. I was finishing up a novel, and these seemed like they belonged to my favorite character! I was powerless. I ended up blogging about their amazingness! The fit has been a bit of a challenge. While the length and width of the boot is fine, the ankle is tight. Walking up and down stairs offered particular challenges. I was thinking I'd take them to France, but this stair problem dissuaded me. (Good thing, since we had appartements up several flights every place we went!) They are stretching out, and feeling better. They're still the cutest boots around and get compliments whenever I wear them. They're great for walking on the flats. @>-

LOVE THEM!

Allena - CT

I had seen these on the website and made my way to Newbury Street to try them (and a ton more) on. The salespeople were fantastic and when I put these on, I would have worn them right out of the store had it not been for the winter weather. I got to wear them this weekend for a Mad Hatter's Tea Party and they got LOTS of compliments. I LOVE LOVE LOVE them and wish the weather was behaving a little more this year so I can wear them every where! Side note: I have dancer calves and they worked for me, but I did buy them in 9 rather than my usual 8 1/2. P-)

Miss. Kristen - Richmond, Va.

I just got mine in black today! I now believe that I do not want children ...just a collection Fluevog shoe babies. Just me and my Fluevog shoe babies in the nursing home when I am 80.

pretty but going back

vanessa - nashville

ordered this purrple and brown and got them today. Very pretty look and they are snug so of you are a medium width you will have to stretch them. They are scratched and look like they were worn. I am sending them back.

Wonderful!

Jessica - California

I bought these in purple and tan; I was a little worried that they wouldn't fit, since everyone's commenting about how they buy them a little bigger than their usual size. Well, I had to order mine in an 8.5 - I typically wear an 8.5 or 9 and the next size up from an 8.5 was a 10. Well, there was no way I was ordering a 10, so I went with an 8.5 and I'm so glad I did!!! They fit perfectly around my foot, ankle and calf, and besides a bit of tightness the first time I wore them, they're some of the most comfortable shoes I own. I've worn them several times now and the tightness has worked its way out. I'm definitely saving up my pennies (and nickels and dimes) for my next pair. Thanks!

black and...purple?

Sarah - MA

got the Libby Smiths in black and they are amazing! I wear an 8 in regular shoes & the 8.5 fits perfectly, although they do run on the narrow side. Also, the buttons look red in the photo, but the ones on my boots are definitely more of a plum color & the box says they are "PURPLE"...other people have described them as red so I'm not sure if there are color variations or what, but just be aware if you're going for the black boots & are particular about that sort of thing.

Lalalalalalalalove these!!!!!!!!!!!!

Shoe_a_holic - North Joyzey

Just got these in purple & tan & they are awesome!!!! I ordered the 9.5 since I'm anywhere btwn a 9 and 10.5 and they are roomy in the toes but do feel a lil tight around the arches even though mine are not high. I am glad these are real leather & will stretch out. This is my third pair of Fluevogs and so far 9.5 works for me! The tan is a lil darker than shown BUT they are still very beautiful shoes! I am sooooo glad I indulged! They are just really cool esp. if purple is your favorite color as it is mine! :-)

Bonnie Svitavsky - Washington

I've been lusting after these boots for more than a year now and finally splurged when they went on sale. I got the black and beige, with red buttons, which is gone now, and I'm so happy I did.

I ordered these online and, while I normally wear a 9.5 and bought a 10.5 because of my previous experience with Fluevog. They arrived (great shipping emails but oh, the wait was a couple of weeks and it was loooong) and didn't fit. My calf was too big and the shoe was exceedingly narrow. But read on... this has a happy ending. I contacted the Seattle store and they had me come in for sizing and stretching. This took a few weeks (I guess you just have to wait for the really awesome things in life, right?) while another person's shoes were on the stretcher and required a second measuring for me. But at long last, I got this beautiful pair of boots, stretched to fit perfectly. They're so soft that the narrow feeling went away within an hour of wearing them.

I will say that they're not as comfortable for me as others have posted. The sole feels very thin and is crazy slick (you have to scuff it, which is a shame because the art on the bottom is wonderful). The more I wear them, the more comfortable I get with them, but you should definitely give yourself some time to get used to them. It makes me day to see them on my feet and I get tons of compliments. Thanks for making this awesome shoe (and I think you should bring back the beige and black).

Cute cute cute!

Betty - US

The upturned toe is odd to say the least but doesn't feel weird at all.
Super cute vintage style. The pink and brown combination is hot. A touch tight at the top on my wide calves but the leather warms and stretches quickly.

victorian victory

helln'back - austin

gorgeous victorian inspiration! pink & brown combo is delicious; the blue button details a bonus. i've read comments about the narrow foot, which worried me a bit, since i am avg w/ a very high instep...
but am thrilled i took a chance, because they fit both w/ ease. lower heel is an breeze. slanted toe does not compromise the fit. :-D

Lovely fit but the left looks sad

Heather Gerth - Vancouver BC

I ordered these from the Boston store because my size wasn't available in Canada. They're a perfect fit for my narrow feet. Unfortunately though the left boot is discoloured(yellowed) and the leather is dried and scratched in places. :-( Not sure if there's any solution? Sending them back to Boston is a bit of pain and I really wanted these boots. (-(

Greg

Hi Heather, bring them by one of the Vancouver stores and they will see what they can do to freshen them up.

Jelena Mrdalj - Bergen, Norway

These are awesome! I'm so proud I can say I own a pair in black and ivory :))

Lovely Libby

hawth - Washington

What a surprise! These boots were a perfect fit for my long narrow feet. I wore them 9 hours the first day without regret. I will be purchasing more from the line in the future.
I received many positive comments about them.

hawt

Willow - Vancouver

I own these darlings in black with the red buttons. They make me feel oh so very slightly naughty, like a Barkerville Madam. Very wearable, and very nice with dresses, skirts or culottes. Bravo!

Angelik

Anzhelika - USA

Fantastic! Beautiful design! I like all of your products! @>-

Love them!

Adele - Toronto

They fit a little narrower than other Fluevogs I've had, but still very comfortable. They don't feel like 3 inch heels at all.

love love these: thank you

Christine - Ottawa, Canada

wandered into the Gastown store with the intent of trying on a few different shoes, tho I was pining for this model, in the purple & caramel.

hesitated, due to my biggish calves, but with some help from a lovely sales assistant & a teeny bit of stretching -- they fit perfectly. so glad I didn't wimp out. have been wearing them non-stop since. just a flash glance of my purple toes = happy induction.

all the sales folks were delightful and helpful and sweet (esp. the one who brought me shoes and did the stretching -- wish I'd gotten her name, dressed all in black, dancer).

Awesome Boots!

Rebecca - Winnipeg, MB

These boots are so fabulous! These are one of my favorite pairs in the black and white. I get loads of compliments from people I pass in the street. Thanks for another great pair!

Lots of compliments

S - Winnipeg

I get lots of people asking about these and I get to tell them that they are really comfortable on top of looking fabulous.

I love my spat boots!

Michelle - Duncan, British Columbia

I just bought the black and tan, Libby Smith boots two days ago in the Gastown Store.. Wesley is AWESOME. I'd seen these boots on my sister's cousin to be and HAD to have them too. Their so pretty, I love that their spats. I find that they fit my feet perfectly (I'm a 7, with a slightly narrow foot), and their quite comfy. They were my first Fluevog purchase and I'll definitely be coming back for more. :-D

Libby Smith boots

C.J. Gelfand - New York

I saw these in the New York store when they first came out. I already owned five pairs of Fluevogs and was low on funds after Christmas, but they called out to me and I had to get them. They're knockouts. I got the black ones with the cream colored spats and red buttons, and every time I wear them people literally stop me in the street to tell me how great they look and ask where I got them. The size 8 1/2 fits me perfectly (as do all my Fluevogs), and I can walk the streets of New York in them all day without even feeling that I have on heels. I've bought two more pairs of Fluevogs since and have quite a collection. Now if only I could stop lusting after some of the new sandals . . .

Best. Boots. Ever.

Amanda - Virginia, US

These splendid spats are my second pair of Fluevogs, and definitely my favorite! I typically wear a size 6, and went up to a 6.5 for these - they fit fantastically! The toe box is a little big (I have narrow feet), so I may get some insoles for that. Otherwise, just dreamy! I rocked them with some jeans (rolled up to show them off), and also with a skirt and tights. I love my Fluevogs. My Fluevogs love me.

beautiful!

Karen - Calgary

I'm still on the fence about these boots...just tried them on at Gravity Pope in Calgary. The leathers are gorgeously soft and the colours are rich and stunning. The taupe in the taupe/olive combo looks darker in person than it did on my screen (almost a very soft light brown), but I like it even better that way. These boots ran true to size for me and made my size 10 feet look smaller. I love love *love* the fake spats. They were the perfect boots except that they're a bit loose in the calf -- I guess they are probably made that way so you can wear them under jeans, but I'd rather wear them under long skirts. So I'm still debating...

Saving up for a third pair....

Leigh Ann - Los Angeles

I am crazy for spat boots! I bought two pair of these the moment I could afford to do so. I have them in the olive/taupe and the black/beige. It's true they don't have as much arch support as other 'Vogs but they are still comfortable for everyday wear. I love them so much I am already saving up for the black and red ones.

Beautiful!!

Amelia - Spokane, WA

I love these boots! They are my second pair of Vog's. I can wear a 7.5-8.5 depending on the brand (38-39 euro sizes) of shoe. I bought these in 8.5 and they fit great. The leather is so soft and the buttons are delightful. However, they are not as comfortable as my Xie Xie's. The arch support isn't as high. Also, not as much traction on the sole. Even though they aren't as comfortable as my Xie's I still would have bought them if I had tried them on first. The style is so unique and beautiful. Quite the delight!

Deeply In Love... Thanks Fluevog Gastown

Bri - Guelph ON

I was in Vancouver with the intention of purchasing these boots while I was there, and they did not fail to disappoint. I've had a million 'Man those are hot!' and I've only had occasion to wear them 3 times. They're super comfy.I'd just like to add that not only is the Gastown Fluevog store STUNNING, the girl who helped me (wish I had got her name!) was amazing.

Best shoes ever

Amanda - Los Angeles

Honestly, I for the life of me, I suck in heels. They kill my toes, but this pair of shoes is the only pair of heels I can wear to work and stand in (seamstress/designer) for 8 hours and then some. Seriously, not only are they killer cute (I am pretty sure I don't need to point that out) but they are comfortable and they will get you stopped on the streets with questions of "where did you get those". As for fit. I have a regular width foot and they were a bit snug but the leather was supple and formed to my foot perfectly. I wear a 10 in most shoes and I know I wear an 11 in Fluevogs. And yes, they look fab with jeans and a t-shirt, tucked in or out of the pants.

Beaoooooootiful boots!

Elisabeth - Vancouver

I have them in black with red buttons, but it was a tough decision. I nearly went for the olive-and-taupe ones. These are probably the most eye-catching pair of boots I have ever owned, and look great under skinny jeans. They have a narrower fit across the ball of the foot than some other Fluevog styles (I have a regular width foot), but they are made of such deliciously soft leather that they stretched to accommodate my foot in a couple of hours. Smashing!

So in Love

Michelle - Melbourne Australia

My husband came back from LA with these for me as a birthday present. It was absolutely love at first site (my husband disgruntedly agreed). They are true to size in the foot (I'm an 8.5) but unfortunately they are too narrow in the calf for my leg. :-( That's all ok though I will just need to get them stretched. Thanks to Shaun at Melrose for all his assistance, my husband couldn't have done this without you.

Lauren - Nashville

I have to say that I am obsessed with these boots!!!! They are fabulously comfortable and the perfect accent for a dress with tights and boots. I consistently receive comments on my boots, but even better than that, I feel cute in them!

These Boots = Happiest Feet in the World

Marli - Vancouver

Oh My God! Not only do these look classically gorgeous, you can run, jump, dance, strut, and do backflips in them. And the whole time you are doing that, your toes will be smiling because your feet will be incredibly comfortable. Don't hesitate, you get what you pay for here, amazingness!

Gotta Have These!!!

Nancy Polanka - Vancouver

OMG....why oh why did I spend over $200 Euros on boots in Paris when I could've bought these??? I fell in love with these boots the minute I saw them and I knew I wouldn't sleep until I had them on my feet. I will be going to Gastown to buy the black with the red buttons...tres tres chic @>-

Great boots !!

J.B. - San Diego, CA

these are beautiful!! a little snug through the instep, and ankle, but stretch out pretty quickly. they seem a little higher than 2 1/2", but since its a boot, if feels pretty secure walking. i like the shoe bag they come with too!! saving for my next Fluevogs already...

OMG!

Linda - Colorado

I saw these on a preview and just knew I had to have them. I just couldn't decide on which color!! I thought for certain they would be over $400, and I would have paid that for them, but they are only $289! I bought the black with red buttons and WOW! Skirts, jeans, pants - so cool. Get them now - you'll deeply regret it if you don't.

jro - chatham, on

While on vak in Montreal, we happened, blissfully, upon a Fluevog store. Whilst inside I bought 3 pairs and my boyfriend bought 2!! I drooled over the Libby Smith's but alas, due to my splurge on my other three pairs, I had to leave them there :-O When I got home to SW Ontario, I couldn't stop thinking about them!!! So I got on-line and ordered them up. They were in my paws within 1 week and when I slipped them on, ahhhhh, they fit like a dream! I'm am usually about a 9.5 to a 10. I ordered these in a 10 and they fit perfectly. I have a skinny foot and a super high arch so they need a little stretching out around the arch of my foot, but once I wore them for a brief period of time... I can tell they are going to fit like a glove after a couple of wears. These boots are GENIUS and I love them and all my Fluevogs. I'm hooked!! You rock John Fluevog :-D

And Fluevog does it again...

Melissa - Bay Area

The moment I saw this boot online, I couldn't wait to get to the Fluevog store to try them on...and guess what? They are even more beautiful in person! The colors are soft, the shoe is comfortable, and it made my feet (aka boats) look significantly smaller. What more can one ask for in a shoe? :-{

Love

Jenn - Toronto

Wow. Loved these as soon as I saw them on the site, rushed to my local shop and it was like putting on the glass slipper. Super comfy, and look amazing with pants or skirts. I am in love again, as I am everytime I get a new pair.

Swoon!

Courtenay - California

The moment I saw the preview I knew we were meant to be. The day they arrived I marched down to my local fluevog store and made it so! They have a smooth sole, so i suggest getting a anti-skid sticker on the bottom. Also I normally wear an 8 or larger in Vogs but these I got in a 7 1/2 and they fit perfectly. :-) I love them!